Olsson
Transportation Engineer - Traffic Technology
Des Moines, IA · Junior · Internship
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About the role
- At Olsson, our Traffic/Technology team specializes in delivering comprehensive traffic solutions, catering to our clients' diverse project needs.
- Our team is also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies and improving signal systems.
- Your responsibilities will include designing traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, facilities for vehicular and multimodal users, and temporary traffic control.
Responsibilities
- We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us.
- The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents.
- This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson.
- This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
- Our team handles traffic operation studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects.
- We specialize in traffic signal design and have notable expertise in signal timing.
- Additionally, we work on pavement marking design, street lighting analysis and design, DMS boards, bike ped-trail alignments, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
- As an Assistant Engineer for the Traffic/Technology team, you will use CAD software to create design plans, perform traffic studies, and assist in other traffic analysis-related work.
- Additionally, you will analyze traffic patterns and data to optimize roadway designs, manage congestion, and enhance road safety.
Requirements
- You are passionate about:
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 0-4 years of engineering experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD (or similar software).
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
- You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Must obtain or have an Engineer Intern (EI) certificate.
Nice to have
- Synchro experience is preferred, but not required.
- OSP Fiber experience is preferred, but not required.
- Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and complex formula creation preferred.
Benefits
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Company info
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Equal opportunity
- Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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